Introduction:
Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens explores the origin of humans from the beginning of time, recalling the famous quote of Carl Sagan, “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” How did the elements evolve that each of us is microscopically composed of. After the evolution of life on earth, the book explores the lineages the lead to the development of various components that evolved independently that eventually assembled into the features of the Homo sapiens.
After the humans appeared, how did they occupy the globe? By highlighting the important developments in history, the book explores the foundation of our beliefs, outlook, culture, and philosophy to describe the dynamic nature of anthropology. The book narrates the progress of science to correlate the upheaval of life. In the process, the book contains a abundance of historical records.
The arrival of the 21st century as witnessed humanity fashion their lifestyle aided by a plethora of gadgets in a way that would deem nothing short of fairytale a few decades ago. Being a captive within a bubble through the passage of ‘now’, humanity has now become disconnected from the past, unlike ever before. Nevertheless, as a species, we remain the same big-brained, paradoxical, bipedal ape as anytime before. Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens highlights how did we get here to this day as we contemplate further beyond?
My philosophy about our existence:
Elements that constitute our body justify that we are a part of nature. In a greater context, we are part of the Universe and a special part of it indeed. Because through our vision, the Universe contemplates its own existence.
Additionally:
Homo sapiens is the scientific name for the human species. The Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens includes several fields of study, including evolutionary biology, anthropology, genetics, and others.
Evolutionary biology explains the process of how modern humans have evolved from earlier primate ancestors. Studies of the fossil record, DNA analysis, and other methods have provided insights into the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens, including the emergence of anatomically modern humans around 300,000 years ago and the development of behaviors such as language and toolmaking.
Anthropology is the study of human society and culture, and it also plays a role in understanding the Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens. Anthropologists study human physical and cultural variation, and how humans have adapted to different environments.
Genetics also plays a role in understanding the Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens. Genetic research has provided insights into human evolution, population history, and the genetic basis of various traits and attributes.
Overall, the Natural and Scientific Basis of Homo sapiens is a complex and interdisciplinary field of study that draws on various fields of study to understand the biology, evolution, and behavior of modern humans.
NEW YORK TIMES
Sunday Book Review. March 23, 2019
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